Sometimes you never know what you will learn browsing through facebook. I was just thinking of a family who I consider really beautiful people. So, I searched for them on facebook and I noticed most of the photos were not there anymore. What caught my eyes were a link to carepages which I know it frequently used as a sharing platform for people who have serious illnesses. Out of curiosity, I dug up my old password and login and started searching and what I found shocked and saddened me.
My friends - really acquaintances - have two beautiful daughters and I know they have had a share of fertility issues. The carepage was for their 2nd daughter and it recorded the journey of the diagnosis of her inoperable tumor (by her own physician dad) and her courage to live to the end. She left at the age of 7. I am sure I would be saddened for anyone who dies young but this hit home harder probably because I had met her before. The parents seem to be very strong and have been dealing with it with tremendous faith. I hope and pray that her wish to have another child will come true.
On the other hand, as I reflect on the loss of this young life, it reminds me that while we so concerned ourselves with the things of this world that our children need to learn (be it academic, music, or sports), perhaps we should keep in mind to ensure their spiritual life and salvation is secured as early as possible. It also darned on me just now that as a teacher of preschoolers, I have a huge responsibility in leading these kids to the truth. That is something not being taken lightly. May the Lord help me and constantly remind me of the important mission.
Monday, June 7, 2010
Little Baby steps
Katelyn continues to be a joy. She is almost 6 months now. Lately, I realize that she cannot roll over yet. I know full why the reason behind the delayed motor skills - she has been held too much! So, I have been trying to institute daily tummy time and the little one sure doesn't like it. She would have her hands on her sides and thus being coined a nickname 'guai guai' by the dad. She is progressing nevertheless and I just hope she will gain the skill by the time we see her doctor!
Last week, she has her 2nd bout of virus attack. It was a mild one even though she did have a light fever. When I noticed something strange in her poopy diaper, I was worried sick. Since it seemed to be diarrhea and I know how tricky that could be. Sometimes I wonder how I was so naive when Ryan went through a case of food poisoning from me while we were in HK at 6 months of age!!! He even threw up violently back then. I guess since then I have just heard too many tragic stories of some very common illnesses. I just really need to pray more and keep a balanced perspective. Thankfully, she recovered within a day. But soon enough, the rest of the family started showing cold symptoms! Ryan was kept home today because of it but thank goodness we are all on the road to recovery as well.
Last week, she has her 2nd bout of virus attack. It was a mild one even though she did have a light fever. When I noticed something strange in her poopy diaper, I was worried sick. Since it seemed to be diarrhea and I know how tricky that could be. Sometimes I wonder how I was so naive when Ryan went through a case of food poisoning from me while we were in HK at 6 months of age!!! He even threw up violently back then. I guess since then I have just heard too many tragic stories of some very common illnesses. I just really need to pray more and keep a balanced perspective. Thankfully, she recovered within a day. But soon enough, the rest of the family started showing cold symptoms! Ryan was kept home today because of it but thank goodness we are all on the road to recovery as well.
Contentment
One afternoon Charles came home after meeting with the architect and reported that there would be more delay to the housing project. I was working on homework with Ryan and I remember being upset and frustrated by the news that the rest of the session did not go well at all. The foul mood surely carried over to the rest of the family as well. Then for the next few days, I would be reminded of that incident and it really bugged me why I became so upset easily by it all. Clearly, it was the $ issue...the more delay, the longer we pay tax and rent at the same time and not being able to take advantage of the school. I was upset at the material loss.
Then God reminded me I need to have a different perspective. I need to let go of the material things. I want to be at a place where even though I may be striped of that, I would still be at peace. So, two things came to mind as I continued to dwell on it. I concluded that as long as I can say 'yes' to them, I am content and whatever I don't have, God must think that I don't need.
1) Do I have health?
2) Do I have the ability to bless others?
It has been good seeing things from this new perspective. The housing project is the same but it sure doesn't get me upset as before. Moreover, I start to see some silver lining even in the delay. Because of it, alternative schooling maybe on the table again. We shall see.
Then God reminded me I need to have a different perspective. I need to let go of the material things. I want to be at a place where even though I may be striped of that, I would still be at peace. So, two things came to mind as I continued to dwell on it. I concluded that as long as I can say 'yes' to them, I am content and whatever I don't have, God must think that I don't need.
1) Do I have health?
2) Do I have the ability to bless others?
It has been good seeing things from this new perspective. The housing project is the same but it sure doesn't get me upset as before. Moreover, I start to see some silver lining even in the delay. Because of it, alternative schooling maybe on the table again. We shall see.
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